The Crew receive an initial amount of $50,000 in 2019 Targeted Allocation Money, and should certain performance conditions be met, Columbus will also receive up to $50,000 in TAM in 2019 and up to $50,000 in General Allocation Money (GAM) in 2020. Crew SC also retain a percentage of any future transfer fee outside MLS for the Brazilian.

After arriving over the winter, Robinho made 19 regular-season appearances (13 starts) for Columbus, contributing two assists.